'Proof of love between 2 nations': Malaysian man creates SG60 shirt to thank Singaporeans who helped him through hard times
A Malaysian man designed a special SG60 shirt to acknowledge and thank the Singaporeans who supported him during tough times.In a video posted to TikTok on Aug 9, Afiq Abdul Latif shared the newly designed shirt, saying that it represented «memories and love» and «two lands that were once one».The 31-year-old father of two is the founder of Joyy Colony, a store in Johor Bahru where he designs and prints customised shirts. Speaking in the video, Afiq said that when he faced some personal struggles in 2023, it was Singaporeans who supported him even though he was «just someone who creates content» about the country.«This is not just a shirt. This is proof of the love between two nations, two cultures, one soul,» he said.«From Malaysia to Singapore, happy 60th National Day.»Afiq lived in Singapore for a decade, starting out as a crew member for a fast food chain in 2013 and working his way up to a managerial role. He then moved back to Malaysia with his wife and eldest child after the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Berita Harian.